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    Question Help installing MakeMKV

    Hey guys, pretty new to Linux/Ubuntu and would really like to become a more avid user. One thing that I can't go without though is ripping my movies. I'm currently trying to install MakeMKV (http://www.makemkv.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=224) and am having problems. I followed the steps and commands there but have yet to get a .tar.gz file to successfully install. It looked like all went well during the terminal installation but then afterwards when trying to navigate to the folder I cannot find the program anywhere and have even done searches. If anyone could tell me where that would be awesome. Thanks!

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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Welcome to the forum.

    Most will recommend handbrake and it makes mkv files. I would suggest giving it a shot. I'll take a look at makemkv and post back unless someone does it first.

    Here's the home page for it http://handbrake.fr/

    If you want it you can add it from it's PPA like this:

    Installing handbrake in 9.10
    Open a terminal
    Applications > Accessories > Terminal
    and run these one at a time
    Code:
    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:handbrake-ubuntu/ppa
    You will have to enter your password which wont be displayed just type it in and hit Enter
    Code:
    sudo apt-get update
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install handbrake-gtk
    There's also avidemux
    Info from Synaptic Package Manager
    Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and
    encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible
    MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated
    using projects, job queue and powerful scripting capabilities.
    You can install it either by searching for it in
    System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager
    or by using
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install avidemux
    They will be in
    Applications > Sound and Video > Handbrake
    and
    Applications > Sound and Video > Avidemux
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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    I was wrong and thought the package was for arch. See post # 5 for how to install it.
    Last edited by 2hot6ft2; April 25th, 2010 at 05:55 AM.
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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Awesome I appreciate the quick replies, good community to get into. I have worked with handbrake and that is what I use to primarily use. I do like the program a lot when I am converting videos from one format to another however when I do DVD ripping I have found to have much better luck with quality and speed when using MakeMKV and it remove copy right protection. But I will definitely be installing handbrake on here as well so still a great tip because it's that many more commands I got to learn.

    And sorry, what did you mean its for arch?

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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Quote Originally Posted by eggowaffles View Post
    And sorry, what did you mean its for arch?
    I was wrong. I thought it was for Arch linux.

    I was busy doing some things on another forum so sorry for the delay.

    I did some searching and managed to install it so here's how. Actually it's the same as on the download page but I found one that made it more clear.

    Download both of these and save them to your Downloads folder
    MakeMKV Binaries download
    MakeMKV Source download

    then
    Go to
    Places > Downloads
    Right click on them both one at a time and select Extract here, then
    Open a terminal
    Applications > Accessories > Terminal
    and run these
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install build-essential libc6-dev libssl-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libqt4-dev
    Code:
    cd ~/Downloads/makemkv_v1.5.4_beta_oss
    Code:
    make -f makefile.linux
    it will take a while so wait for it to return to the prompt which will end with
    makemkv_v1.5.4_beta_oss$
    Code:
    sudo make -f makefile.linux install
    Code:
    cd ~/Downloads/makemkv_v1.5.4_beta_bin
    Code:
    make -f makefile.linux
    That brings up the terms of use. Use the down arrow key to scroll thru them to the bottom and hit the q (Q) hey to return to the terminal. Type in yes and hit Enter to accept them.
    Code:
    sudo make -f makefile.linux install
    All done installing. Now you can start it with
    Code:
    makemkv
    It doesn't create a menu item for it so to create one.
    In the top left panel next to Applications
    Right click on the Ubuntu Logo and select Edit Menus
    In the left side select Sound & Video and click anywhere in the right side.

    On the right click on New Item
    Fill it in like this
    Type: Application
    Name: MakeMKV
    Command: /usr/bin/makemkv
    Comment: Can be whatever you want like DVD Ripper

    You can click on the launcher picture and pick another one of your choice.
    Click OK
    All done now it's in the menu in
    Applications > Sound & Video > MakeMKV

    Here's something else you may find interesting.
    Ubuntu Help pages BluRay And HDDVD

    Have fun
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    Last edited by 2hot6ft2; April 25th, 2010 at 08:23 PM. Reason: minor edit
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    Talking Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Omg man thank you so much! You are awesome! I love the step by step and really appreciate how quick you have been with the help. Really look forward to learning more and thanks for showing me how to add it to the applications menu. Are there any books or anything you recommend for learning the ins and outs of linux?

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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Great tutorial 2hot! This works very nicely for me so far on two BR's (Planet Terror and Law Abiding Citizen).

    Too bad it's shareware :/ Anyone know of a good open source alternative?
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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    2hot you are a freaken genius! The community need more users like you. My hat is off & Kudos Sir.

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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Really really good guide 2hot. There should be more like these, perfectly aimed at the non-geek.
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    Re: Help installing MakeMKV

    Thank you for the walk through!

    It still amazes me as a very casual linux user that people still have to go through this to make things work!

    I also found this link to using the correct icon if this helps anyone:

    http://www.makemkv.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=544

    BR

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